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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.34, 1,086.75 and 561.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.34, 1,086.75 and 561.14 is: 840.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.34 : 1,086.75 = 561.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.34/1,086.75 = 561.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.34x = 1,086.75 × 561.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.34x = 609,813.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,813.46/725.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.73

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